Optimise your student recruitment from Latin America

I discovered EdCo LATAM Consulting through marketing that they had undertaken and was keen to find out more. I was impressed with the EdCo model and the possibilities that the partnership with EdCo created for Saskatchewan Colleges.

We had not done any formal recruitment in Latam prior to partnering with EdCo. Our goals were to create a footrprint in that market for Saskatchewan Colleges and ultimately to increase our diversity by welcoming Latin American students to our colleges.

In the limited work that had previously undertkane, we struggled to find agents who had a significant reach in the market. Most of the agents we worked with were small, representing one country so it as hard to create the exposure that we needed.

Working with EdCo LATAM has opened the entire market for us. We now have partners in five countries across the market, and through this partnership we have already done several events to promote Saskatchewan Colleges, with more planned for the future. We have been so happy with the work that our EdCo LATAM team has done to meet our objectives. We never would’ve been able to meet these goals without their assistance.

Our representative, Paula, is amazing! She has done an incredible job of learning about Saskatchewan Colleges and representing us as if she has been working for us forever! I truly value the “expertise on the ground” that we have established with EdCo LATAM, having someone represent our organization that is present in the market and also knowledgeable about the market, has allowed us to reach our goals MUCH more quickly then we would’ve been able to on our own.

Simon and Jamie are also incredible partners, very upfront and transparent about what they can offer and I have been so pleased that what they promise is what they deliver – that is greatly appreciated and not always the case in this sector.

For small institutions like ours, the EdCo LATAM model is truly the only way to gain a foothold in the Latam market. With EdCo LATAM you are getting a wealth of experience, contacts, and existing partnerships that would take several years to develop on your own. The investment is well worth it and quite economical when you factor in what will be gained.

Honestly, through our work with EdCo Latam, I have gained not only colleagues but a group who truly cares about the success of our organization.

We first heard about EdCo LATAM Consulting through an industry contact. Our primary goal was to enhance diversity, boost enrolment, and improve the quality of applicants from the region. We knew we needed strong in-market expertise and representation to achieve these objectives effectively.

Before working with EdCo LATAM Consulting, we faced challenges in connecting with prospective students in a meaningful way. Language barriers, cultural differences, and a lack of direct engagement made it difficult to establish trust and communicate our institution’s value effectively.

Since partnering with EdCo LATAM Consulting, we’ve seen a transformative impact on our recruitment efforts. With dedicated recruiters and conversion specialists in-market, we can now engage with students—and just as importantly, their parents—in their own language and cultural context. This has significantly improved applicant quality and student retention.

One of the most valuable aspects of our partnership has been EdCo LATAM Consulting’s ability to navigate complex regulatory changes, and their impact to LATAM students. Their on-the-ground presence has been instrumental in supporting applicants through evolving policies, ensuring a smoother recruitment and admissions process.

We highly recommend EdCo LATAM Consulting to any institution looking to strengthen its recruitment in Latin America. Their expertise, commitment, and hands-on approach make them an invaluable partner in achieving sustainable growth in the region.

DMU have been working with EdCo for over two years now and it was the best decision we ever made! Not only have our recruitment figures from the Americas increased tenfold, but our brand presence and recognition across multiple LATAM and North American markets has grown significantly and our relationship with agents, sponsors and partners continues to go from strength to strength.

Jamie and Simon are brilliant business partners, bringing such value, experience, knowledge and personality into our international recruitment team and we credit them wholeheartedly with our Americas successes!

EdCo LATAM provided Moreland University with deep insights into specific country markets as well as the entire region of Latin America, which proved invaluable in informing our understanding as well as our operations, from marketing to admission intake.

The EdCo team members were always timely, highly proactive and professional, and, best of all, it felt as if they were part of our internal team. Their work directly alongside us made us feel that they were committed to understanding us to the highest degree possible.

I have worked with Simon from EdCo Latam for over a year positioning the Australian state of Victoria in Colombia and the service provided has been outstanding.

Simon and his team were strategic, professional and have great knowledge of the Colombian and Latin American international education market. I strongly recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.

EdCo has quickly developed a strong partnership with the University and has provided UCB leadership with a resolute confidence in their ability to deliver. They have understood the vision of UCB and have articulated this into a plan that has enabled strategic growth across the LATAM region.

They have continually demonstrated their willingness to go above and beyond in supporting UCB.

The University of Guelph undergraduate international team has worked with EdCo LATAM for over a year and a half with the goal of increasing our student enrollment numbers from the Latin American region.

Simon, Jamie and Paula have shared great knowledge of the region, fostered excellent relationships with students, agents and schools, and built out effective recruitment and conversion strategies. Through these efforts we have seen a significant increase in our applicant numbers and brand awareness in the region.

Furthermore, the EdCo LATAM team are a joy to work with and always communicate with passion and professionalism. We are very proud to have them as a part of our team!